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New York City: Trophy Central

Companies Make Everything from Statuettes for Hollywood Awards to Spelling Bee Prizes

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Anne Kadet

Jan. 16, 2015 2:53 p.m. ET

It’s award season, and once again folks crowded around their banquet tables and television sets will be asking the usual questions: “Who gets sales rookie of the year?” and “Why did she win for best actress?”

But for some of us, the questions are more profound. “Who designed that strange trophy? Why does it feature two porpoises and a unisex...